Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lincolnton, NC

A Kitchen Manager in the hospitality industry plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. They are responsible for overseeing daily back of house restaurant operations, which includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, developing menus, coordinating food orders, and maintaining kitchen equipment. They also ensure that the kitchen operations meet the establishment's standards and comply with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager also liaises with front of house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Before becoming a Kitchen Manager, one could have worked in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef or even as a Chef De Partie. It's necessary for a Kitchen Manager to have excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good knowledge of food preparation and safety. They should also have a firm grasp of budgeting, inventory management, and scheduling. Certifications in food handling and safety, such as the ServSafe certification, are typically required. A degree in culinary arts, hospitality or a related field would be beneficial. Also, many years of culinary and management experience are usually required.

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Kitchen Leader

  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 2 days ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Sous Chef Opportunity - Upscale Dining in Huntersville, NC

  • Huntersville, NC (23 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (23 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 8 days ago

quality, safety, and consistency Culinary Degree Preferred but not required Passion for Fresh Ingredients and creating inspired dishes Your Responsibilities Partner with the Executive Chef to craft...

Kitchen Manager - Gastonia, NC

  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 8 days ago

This Kitchen Manager role in Gastonia, NC offers the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team in a vibrant community....

Executive Chef - Upscale Dining in Huntersville, NC

  • Huntersville, NC (23 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (23 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Executive Chef Upscale Dining in Huntersville, NC Salary: Up to $75,000, based on experience Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to shape the future of upscale dining in Huntersville, NC?...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Hickory, NC (21 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hickory, NC (21 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | Hickory Crawdads Location US-NC-Hickory Job ID 2025-21071 Location Name Hickory Crawdads (LP Frans Stadium) Category Hidden (119053) Type Regular Part-Time Oak...

Hickory Tavern Kitchen Manager

  • Huntersville, NC (23 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (23 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Restaurant Manager: Hickory Tavern is a growing company seeking energetic, fun, passionate and talented Restaurant Managers. No one else in this business thinks quite like we do. Our Goal IS TO BE...

Sous Chef

  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Sign On Bonus Eligible - Up to $2,500 Job Summary: Assist management with planning, directing, and supervising the production quality and workflow for a team of culinary professionals-including...

Kitchen Supervisor Part-Time Hickory Crawdads

  • Hickory, NC (21 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hickory, NC (21 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Management

  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Shelby, NC (22 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (22 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Kitchen Manager

  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (17 miles from Lincolnton, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely...

Demographic Data for Lincolnton, NC

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Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lincolnton, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Lincolnton, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
Master's Degree
6.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Managers in Lincolnton, NC
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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